The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman is a private foundation based in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including medical, community, scholarship, educational, and conservation organizations.
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman at a glance
In short: The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman gave $176K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,876
- -53.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,496
- -50.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,467,045
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (8 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 608 Silver Spur Road 315, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 792-0589
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cedars Sinai Medical Group ($30K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 144 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 83% of grant dollars. Connecticut recipients received 6%, New York 5%, and Minnesota and Vermont 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 32 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2024) to $379K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Group Los Angeles, CA | Support | $30,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Martha's Kithcen Indio, CA | Support | $10,748 |
| Desert Community Foundation Palm Springs, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation Palm Desert, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| PCCH Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation Torrance, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Hospital Foundation Torrance, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Harlem Valley Rail Trail Millerton, NY | Support | $6,000 |
| Palos Verdes Estate Foundation Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,467,045 | $673,302 | $332,813 | $175,876 | 32 | $199,024 | $539,513 | $344,358 |
| 2023 | $4,214,288 | $269,301 | $505,477 | $379,452 | 34 | $400,017 | $163,841 | $293,292 |
| 2022 | $4,376,927 | $386,689 | $316,815 | $199,484 | 27 | $217,041 | $286,915 | $284,737 |
| 2021 | $4,349,606 | $881,127 | $304,682 | $205,008 | 26 | $220,393 | $457,338 | $268,253 |
| 2020 | $3,716,413 | $-506,020 | $329,851 | $208,020 | 25 | — | — | $230,796 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman reported a distributable amount of $344K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Eisenhower Medical Center describes its mission as serving changing healthcare needs through patient care, education, and research. Desert Scholarship Foundation says it administers scholarship programs to expand educational opportunities, while Desert Community Foundation says it encourages and facilitates charitable giving in desert communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $175,876. Grant amounts ranged from $28 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 to Cedars Sinai Medical Group, $15,000 to Eisenhower Medical Center, and $10,748 to Martha’s Kitchen. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Desert Community Foundation, Desert Scholarship Foundation, PCCH, Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation, and Torrance Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Reed L. Harman as president and Nan M. Harman as vice president.
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman is led by Reed L. Harman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reed L. Harman
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nan M. Harman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman
How much does The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman give each year?
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman gave $176K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $379K across 34 grants.
What is The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman's typical grant size?
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,496, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman give grants?
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Palos Verdes Estates, CA (3 grants), Millerton, NY (3 grants) and Torrance, CA (2 grants).
Does The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (32 grants).
Who are The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman's largest grantees?
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman's largest 2024 grantees include Cedars Sinai Medical Group ($30,000), Eisenhower Medical Center ($15,000) and Martha's Kithcen ($10,748), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman?
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $344K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Eisenhower Medical Center describes its mission as serving changing healthcare needs through patient care, education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman's EIN?
The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0271109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Reed L Harman & Nan M Harman funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-reed-l-harman-and-nan-m-harman-morg_16200e761b3d43b69cf2728d5e676f67
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